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Dr. Jacob Bethem is an Associate Teaching Professor at the School of Sustainability, College of Global Futures at Arizona State University (ASU), holding a PhD in Sustainability from ASU. He combines 15+ years of teaching experience with managerial expertise in corporate retail and family restaurants, serving as a research consultant for businesses and educational institutions.
- Affiliations: Senior Global Futures Scientist, Global Futures Scientists and Scholars program
- Certifications: LEED Green Associate, TRUE Zero Waste Advisor, Sustainable Water Management Certificate
His research focuses on applying sustainability principles across industries, with recent work addressing sustainability in tourism, electric vehicle fleet conversions, ethical energy decisions, and net-positive organizational transformation. Courses integrate business, science, and philosophy, emphasizing quantitative modeling, ethical frameworks, and real-world impact.
Teaching spans SOS 232 (Professional Skills in Sustainability), SOS 508 (Pathways to Sustainability), and SOS 100 (Introduction to Sustainability), with active learning components.
